I did some more work on the hummingbird paint by number (PBN). But before I get to that, a few people were curious about the skull on the table in the last post on the subject. That is a skull planter that I bought at a thrift store ages ago. But I never put a plant in it (believe it or not, I have more planters than plants). But at some point, I stashed the PBN paint pots and brushes in there – and there they stayed.
And to be honest, it’s been a great way to keep everything together. I have another PBN to do (moths and butterflies) and I’ll probably use it for that. But after that, I think it may just end up as the permanent home for all my paintbrushes. It works well for it… and I have a lot of brushes to fill it. They are currently held in a mason jar. But they’d look much cooler in a skull, don’t you think?
Anyway.. here’s a where it started, where it is now of the PBM after this weekend’s session.
As you can see. It’s not finished. I did fill in all the rather… poopy… colours in the flower. They look a little out of place right now, but once I get the rest filled in they will look like they belong a lot more.
All that’s left are the colours that I need to mix up (because they were dried up in the kit). I could have started on it – but Dave was bugging me to go out. I didn’t want to mix up a bunch of paint, then have to store it. Or even worse, have to try and mix it up again and match what I’d already done.
So I’m saving it for a weekend when I have more time to take with it. Hopefully this weekend… I’m just going to have to find something to keep that husband of mine occupied…
Wandering Cat Studio 
That’s coming along nicely!
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It’s more fun to paint with the pretty colours!
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Love the skull. Perfect for holding your paints.
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I love watching PbNs come together. It’s fascinating to me how splotches of unrelated colors will end up being something very recognizable.
Husbands can really be a problem when it comes to crafting of any kind. The Mister is all put out that I’m not out there everyday busting my butt every afternoon with him moving that debris field from the tree removal. If I was, I wouldn’t be able to get anything done since he takes up all my morning with our Pup walk/coffee shop stop.
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you make me want to paint! i have a nice golden retriever paint by number kath
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I, too, am always surprised at the way dabs of paint turn into a beautiful picture, especially from a distance. So pretty. I’m pretty lucky. Dennis lets me craft to my hearts content. I’m my own worst enemy though since I found a coloring app on my iPad. I can spend hours everyday doing the paint by number online if I’m not careful.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
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The skull would be a great brush holder. I love using items for how they work for me and not their original purpose. The painting is beautiful already!
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A fun way to store the brushes! The pbn is really shaping up!
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